US Bridges

RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri

Fair

Monroe County, New York · JCT SH31 & Bge Cnl/Fairpt · Structure no. 000000004443260

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
243 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,111
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri in Monroe County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,214 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 31
CrossesErie Canal Trailway Eri
LocationJCT SH31 & Bge Cnl/Fairpt
RouteState Highway 31
CountyMonroe County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07456, -77.46406
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,111 (2021)
Projected traffic22,214 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$18.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri carry?

About 22,111 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 31 over Erie Canal Trailway Eri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.